Qantas to outsource 850 local jobs with most roles moving to India
Qantas to Outsource 850 Local Jobs, Most Roles Moving to India Qantas plans to outsource 850 local jobs, with most of the affected roles moving to India. Chief Executive...
By IGR Desk•Published Nov 10, 2026, 03:30 AM
Source: BBC
Qantas plans to outsource 850 local jobs, with most of the affected roles moving to India. Chief Executive Officer Vanessa Hudson apologised for what she described as the “hard news” of the job cuts.
Most Affected Roles to Move to India
The plan would reduce the number of locally based positions at Qantas while shifting most of the outsourced roles to India. The supplied information does not specify which functions are affected or when the changes will take effect.
CEO Apologises for Job Cuts
Hudson acknowledged the impact of the decision in an apology to employees and those affected by the cuts. The announcement places the airline’s outsourcing plans alongside a significant reduction in its local workforce.
Further details on the affected roles, implementation schedule and the employees involved were not provided.